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Dear Meadow View Families,

Ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is a paramount concern at Meadow View Elementary. We conduct various drills throughout the year, including active threat drills, which allow us to practice our responses to emergencies and equip our students with lifelong skills to handle situations that could potentially occur anywhere.

This message is to inform you that our first active threat drill is scheduled for the morning of the September 25th. The administration, Student Services, and teachers will be preparing our students for the drill and are available to address any questions or provide support to your student if needed. To assist with this, teachers have used resources such as the District Active Threat Teaching Slides for Kids

Please consider the weather when dressing your child for school. As part of our realistic scenarios, some students will be evacuating, while others will be barricading. Please note that students will not have access to their cubbies during the drill to retrieve jackets or sweaters, so we kindly request that you dress them in clothing appropriate for the weather.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Warm regards,

Cynthia Bell Jimenez

The Otter Gear store will be open for TWO MORE DAYS! Click here to purchase some Otter swag for you and your family before it's too late!

Runners, caregivers, staff, and volunteers get READY because Otter Trot 2024 is right around the corner. Please see the information below regarding our largest fundraising event of the year. If you have any questions please reach out to the SCO at meadowviewsco@gmail.com

What is the Otter Trot? It’s a day of running, having fun, and fundraising for our school.

When is it? Thursday, October 03, 2024

Below are the times that each grade level will be running:

4K | 8:00-8:15

Kindergarten | 8:15-8:45

First grade | 8:45-9:15

Second grade | 9:15-9:45

Third grade | 9:45-10:15

Fourth grade | 10:15-10:45

Fifth grade | 10:45-11:15

What are we fundraising for? The SCO is fundraising to provide educational opportunities for students, family nights, whole school celebrations, staff appreciation & much much more.

Does my student need to collect pledges? Fundraising is completely optional and all students can participate whether or not they choose to fundraise.

Family and friends are invited to donate to the Otter Trot by using the 99pledges website Otter Trot 2024-2025 (99pledges.com) , or via a paper form that will come home in your student’s backpack.

Can caregivers volunteer or attend this event?

ABSOLUTELY! Caregivers are welcome to volunteer by counting laps, passing out snacks, & running alongside our students. Families are encouraged to attend, make signs, cheer, and support our school.

WHAT TO WEAR

Students should wear sneakers and seasonally appropriate clothing for running outdoors.

STUDENT PRIZES

All students and staff will receive a free Otter Trot t-shirt and a healthy snack on race day. All students will have the ability to participate in school-wide celebrations once each fundraising level is reached. Please see below for more information.

$1,800: Extra recess for all students

All students will enjoy an extra recess during the school day.

$3,000: Cookies and hot chocolate party

All students will receive hot chocolate and cookies from the SCO during the party.

$5,000: Whole school glow stick dance party

All students will receive a glow stick and the opportunity to show off their dance moves during a whole school dance party in the gym.

$8,500: Inflatable Character staff race

Students will vote for one staff member to participate in the race. The top staff members will dress up in an inflatable costume and race against each other. The students will get to watch and cheer on their staff member of choice.

$10,000: School-wide visit from Bucky Badger

The famous Bucky Badger will be strutting his way through the halls of Meadow View and posing for pictures with all classrooms.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please use the sign-up genius link listed below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054AABAF22A0FF2-51011408-otter

Tuesday, September 24 | Picture Day

Upcoming Events

• Otter Trot | October 3
• No School | October 4
• SCO meeting | October 8
• Fall Festival | October 18
• Picture Retakes | October 22
• No School for 4K | October 24
• No School | October 25

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The nurse's office is in dire need of boys and girls pants. The size I'm requesting is 4T, 5, and 6.

Shorts, pants with an elastic waistband, and/or sweatpants work the best.

Thank you for any help you can provide!

Robbin

“These Parent/Caregiver Curriculum Guides, available in English and Spanish, were created in collaboration with teachers, school social workers, school counselors and administration to provide guidance about child development, end of year learning goals, and how families can support learning through activities outside of school. We welcome our families. We honor what you bring to our learning community. We want to partner with you in ways that help your child.”

Homecoming is fast approaching, and we’re looking for a parent (or student) to step up and bring Ollie the Otter to life in one of the high school parades! It’s a unique opportunity to engage with the community, spread school spirit, and make the day extra special for the kids and families cheering along the route.

• SPWHS Homecoming Parade: October 9, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
• SPEHS Homecoming Parade: October 17, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

If you're interested, please contact SCO President Tess Weinheimer (meadowviewsco@gmail.com) or Welcome Secretary Kelsey Klug (kjklug@sunprairieschools.org) with any questions

From Kelsey Klug | kjklug@sunpraireschools.org

Hello MV parents/caregivers,

If your child will be absent from school OR has an appointment during the day, please call the attendance line (608.478.5000, #1). If you email your student's teacher about their absence or appointment, please include me in your email so I can get the message in a timely manner and forgo giving you a safety arrival call; or have your student in the office ready for you if you need to pick them up for an appointment. We always appreciate you letting us know in advance.

Thank you!

Hello 4K parents,

We extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at our Open House on Wednesday. It was a pleasure meeting you, and we are thrilled to welcome your little otters next Monday.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, we have thoroughly reviewed safety guidelines with our 4K staff and Director, in alignment with the district's procedures for arrival and dismissal.

For the safety and well-being of all our students, it is imperative that:

** All parents must PARK in the designated parking lot ** and proceed to ** DOOR #1** to either drop off or pick up their 4K students. For safety reasons, children cannot walk to the car with their siblings, and older siblings cannot escort their 4K siblings to Ms. Ali.

In summary: as caregivers, you are required to drop off and pick up your 4K students every day at Door 1.

** Parents are kindly requested to park in the designated parking lot ** and refrain from using the drop-off and pick-up line.

Please not that this message is not for students who take the bus.

We understand that this may pose some inconvenience for some of you. However, please rest assured that as as school district, our foremost priority is the safety and security of every single one of our students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and nurturing environment for all our young learners.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Bell

English Parent Technology Welcome Letter

English Start-up Guide

Spanish Parent Technology Welcome Letter

Spanish Start-up Guide

We wanted to provide some guidelines regarding birthday treats and appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the well-being and inclusivity of all students. Please take a moment to review the following reminders:

1. Accessibility and Allergies: When bringing in birthday treats, please ensure that the food labels are easily accessible to Kelsey and Madhu, our staff members at the front desk, who are responsible for allergy awareness. This allows them to check for any potential allergens that may affect students in the class.

2. Individually Packed Items: We kindly request that you consider providing individually packed items for birthday treats. This helps with portion control and ensures convenience for distribution. Individually packaged treats also minimize the risk of cross-contamination and promote cleanliness.

3. Non-Food Treats: We encourage you to explore the option of non-food treats for birthdays. Non-food items can be equally enjoyable and are a great way to celebrate while accommodating various dietary preferences and restrictions. Examples include small toys, stickers, pencils, or bookmarks.

4. No Class-Wide Food Items: To maintain a balanced and inclusive approach, we kindly ask that you refrain from providing class-wide food items such as pizzas or hot dishes. This helps prevent any potential disruptions to the regular meal routine and ensures that dietary restrictions are respected.

5. No Balloons: While we understand that balloons are often associated with celebrations, we kindly request that you refrain from bringing balloons to school. This is to maintain a safe and distraction-free environment for all students.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines. By working together, we can create inclusive celebrations that ensure the well-being of every student. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

There is no cell phone usage during school hours. Please click here to review the policy.

Parents and Caregivers,

There have been some changes this summer from the CDC with new guidelines for when your child is sick and should stay home from school. Please see the following:

CDC Guidance

If someone has the following symptoms, they should stay home because their illness could affect their ability to participate in the school and there is concern that they might spread an infection to staff and other students.

• Fever over 100.4 or higher, and/or fever with a new rash
• Vomiting more than twice in the preceding 24 hours
• Diarrhea that causes "accidents", bloody, or results greater than 2 bowel movements above what the student normally experiences in a 24 hour-hour period.
• Skin sores that are draining fluids on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with bandages.
• Respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by other causes such as seasonal allergies.

The timeline for when a student can return depends on the nature of the illness. In general, a student returning to school should be well enough to participate in school (can adequately manage improving cough and congestion on their own and not overly fatigued) and care of the returning student should not interfere with the school staff's ability to teach or care for other students.

Parents and caregivers should consult their child healthcare providers with specific questions about their child's condition or recovery.

For the general symptoms described on the stay-at-home-when-sick section, policies can allow return to the school setting when:

• Student has no fever and is not using fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours.
• Fever with a new rash has been evaluated by a healthcare provider and fever and resolved.
• Uncovered skin sores are crusted and the student is under treatment from their provider.
• Vomiting has been resolved overnight and the child can hold down food/liquids in the morning.
• Diarrhea has improved, the student is no longer having accidents or is having bowel movements no more than 2 above normal per 24 hours period for the child. Bloody diarrhea should be evaluated by a healthcare provider prior to return.
• Respiratory virus symptoms are getting better overall for at least 24 hours.

Thank you for your assistance to help keep our students healthy throughout the school.

If your student has a fever or is feeling ill, please keep them home and call the attendance line for their absence. 608.478.5000, #1

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday our school day ends at 2:40; Thursday is at 1:30. Students need to be picked up promptly after dismissal.

Teachers are working very hard to keep students engaged, and always provide a safe and loving environment. Please remind your students to keep practicing the Otter Way:

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Kind

• No student may be unlawfully discriminated against in any school programs, activities or in facilities usage because of the student’s sex (gender identity, gender expressions, and non-conformity to gender role stereotypes), color, religion, profession, or demonstration of belief or non-belief, race, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, homelessness status, sexual orientation, age, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Harassment is a form of discrimination and shall not be tolerated in the District. It is the responsibility of administrators, staff members and all students to ensure that student discrimination or harassment does not occur.

(SPASD District Policy JB)

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Spanish, please contact the District’s us at 608-834-6620. Si un estudiante, padre ó guardian prefiere tener esta información traducida en Español, por favor contactenos en el 608-834-6620.

If a student or parent/guardian would prefer to have this information translated into Hmong, please contact us at 608-834-6630. Yog tus me nyuam lub xiv los yog niam thiab txiv/tus neeg muaj cai saib xyuas tus me nyuam xav tau qhov ntawv ntawm no ua lus Hmoob, thov hais rau peb paub rau ntawm 608-834-6630.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES ON SEX DISCRIMINATION, THE DISTRICT’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR, AND PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING OR FILING A COMPLAINT OF SEX DISCRIMINATION

• The District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits all forms of unlawful sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the District operates. Title IX’s requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity includes, but is not limited to, discrimination affecting students.

To access the relevant policy and procedures you can go to the District’s website. For inquiries regarding how Title IX and the federal Title IX regulations apply to the District please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, (the Director of Student Policy & School Operations, 501 S. Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 608-834-6624 or by email at titleixcoordinator@sunprairieschools.org.) (SPASD District Policy AC)

Meadow View Elementary School

200 N. Grand Avenue

608.478.5000